Humber Car Club Vhristmas Lunch at the Cosmopolitan Hotel at Trentham in 2010

The day dawned fine but with a forecast that was not so good. Off we headed in our modern as it would have taken quite a while for us to get there in our 14/40.

We stopped at the Trentham Falls just out of Trentham and had morning tea where other club members were also enjoying a cuppa. It was great to meet up with some of our country members and have a chat.

Then we went on to Trentham and lunch where we met up with others who had driven straight to the pub. The photograph will give a good idea of the array of cars and people that were present. It was great to see so many faces that are not usually seen at club outings, it just goes to show that if we organise the right events the people will come, so let the committee know what you want.

The weather, unfortunately, was rather cool and we were eating outside in the courtyard of the pub as there was insufficient room to house us all inside. However, several braziers and plenty of chat kept the chills away. We numbered about 30 members with some travelling quite some distances get there. Since this event I have had varied reports from people about the food - largely complimentary and not what people would have expected from a country pub, but I suspect that it probably took some people out of their food comfort zone. Nevertheless it was an opportunity to explore and taste more than just chops and three veg. Thanks Merv for organising the event, the menu and the discounted rate with the Pub.

Just as we finished lunch and were all saying our goodbyes the heavens decided to open and give us a good soaking. Fortunately it was not in the middle of lunch!